Senior Software Engineer (Java AWS)

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development and maintenance of applications with technologies involving Enterprise Java and Distributed technologies.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, business analysts and business users in conceptualising, estimating and developing new software applications and enhancements.
• Assist in the definition, development, and documentation of software objectives, business requirements, deliverables, and specifications in collaboration with internal users and departments.
• Collaborate with the QA team to define test cases, metrics, and resolve questions about test results.
• Assist in the design and implementation process for new products, research and create POC for possible solutions.
• Develop components based on business and/or application requirements.
• Create unit tests in accordance with team policies & procedures.
• Advise and mentor team members in specialised technical areas as well as fulfil administrative duties as defined by the support process.
• Work with cross-functional teams during crisis to address and resolve complex incidents and problems in addition to assessment, analysis, and resolution of cross-functional issues.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science.
• 5+ years' experience in Core Java and Enterprise Java Technologies (J2EE technologies (JSP, Servlets, JavaScript, JPA and Web/UI technologies)).
• Experience in open source frameworks like Spring IoC, Spring MVC, Spring Hibernate, Spring Boot.
• Experience in the following Tools: Eclipse, Maven, Gradle, DB tools, Bitbucket/JIRA/Confluence.
• Experience with the following Application Servers: Apache Tomcat 6 x, JBoss 4.0
• Can develop SOA services and have good knowledge of REST API and microservice architectures.
• Solid knowledge of web architecture and design patterns.
• Hands-on experience with JavaScript UI frameworks is desirable (Backbone, Angular, React, etc. ).
• Hands-on experience in Cloud (AWS/ Azure/ GCP) will be preferred.
• Understands software security practices including user authentication and authorisation, data validation and an understanding of common DOS and SQL injection techniques.
• Familiar with profiling, code coverage, logging, common IDE's and other development tools.
• Scripting Languages: JSP & Servlets, JavaScript, XML, HTML, Python and Bash.
• Familiar with Agile Methodologies - SCRUM and Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and effectively prioritise and complete tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, and ability to interface with Business, Analytics and IT organisations.
• Ability to work effectively in a short-cycle, team-oriented environment, managing multiple priorities and tasks.
• Ability to identify non-obvious solutions to complex problems.
• Behavioural Attributes.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal collaboration skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess a can-do attitude to overcome challenges with high energy levels.
• Self-motivated, directed and passionate.